Southwest Announces Steamboat Springs Seasonal Service
Feb 24, 2020, 5:52 pm
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Southwest Announces Steamboat Springs Seasonal Service
From Southwest Airlines press release:
DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced an intention to serve Steamboat Springs, Colo. through Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). The carrier anticipates beginning seasonal service by the end of 2020 with daily flights, initially served nonstop from Denver.
Southwest Airlines Announces New Destination: Steamboat Springs
Carrier intends to serve Steamboat Springs by the end of 2020DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced an intention to serve Steamboat Springs, Colo. through Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). The carrier anticipates beginning seasonal service by the end of 2020 with daily flights, initially served nonstop from Denver.
Feb 24, 2020, 5:57 pm
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Interesting. I was wondering when WN was going to head to another CO market. Obviously, COS seemed to make some sense as it's the second largest metro out here. I guess HDN is the ski-centric airport that can take 737's as compared to EGE or ASE.
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Feb 24, 2020, 8:24 pm
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They won't need much fuel just for DEN-HDN hops which is good since the airplanes will be weight restricted. Unlike EGE and ASE, HDN does not have a control tower or approach control. Other than the unexpected oops excursion to PLK (downtown Branson) I can't remember when WN operated pax service at a non towered airport.
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While I'm all for more WN service to winter destinations, think this could be a bit off brand. Are any other WN airports seasonal? I know there are seasonal flights, but airports?
Feb 27, 2020, 6:28 pm
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They won't need much fuel just for DEN-HDN hops which is good since the airplanes will be weight restricted. Unlike EGE and ASE, HDN does not have a control tower or approach control. Other than the unexpected oops excursion to PLK (downtown Branson) I can't remember when WN operated pax service at a non towered airport.